Welding Technician-HCC

Safety Protocols and Responsibilities

• Adhere strictly to all company safety protocols and health regulations, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follow the 5S program to maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely handle, position, and process metal parts to perform various welding functions, including clamping and aligning different sheet metal parts, and high-precision TIG/MIG welding on stainless steel, aluminum, and steel sheet metal components (primarily 10–22 gauge).
• Review technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders with the lead and understand material requirements, welding specifications, delivery sequences, assigned location, and any required protection of critical parts.
• Set up, align, and secure parts using jigs, fixtures, and clamps to ensure accurate tolerance.
• Produce clean welds with minimal distortion, allowing for efficient polishing, grinding, and finishing in our polishing area (by others) to ensure smooth, high-quality, aesthetically pleasing joints.
• Visually inspect welds and use measuring tools to ensure parts meet client requirements and company standards.
• Protect finishing of parts, sub-assemblies or units before and after the welding operation by using film, foam, corrugate or other materials in addition to exercising general caution or care.
• Work with Sr. Welders, Grinding & Polishing Technicians, Leads, or Supervisors to make sure equipment and orders are completed in a timely manner and take lead on tasks when working with Assistant Welding Technicians and help mentor or train.
• Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment (e.g., MIG guns, TIG torches) to maintain optimal performance.
• Maintain accurate production records, including part counts, scrap rates, and completed job forms.
• Support operations and other departments, as required, to meet company’s overall objectives.

Experience, Education & Skills

• Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent or work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Requires 3-5 years of experience as a welder and use of hand, power & pneumatic tools in a manufacturing/sheet metal fabrication environment.
• Strong TIG/MIG welding proficiency, especially on thin materials.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift operation certificate desirable.
• Basic to Intermediate Computer and math skills, with Basic proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings and Basic knowledge of different metal types and their properties.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions effectively.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements.
• Highly self-motivated, dependable, and flexible team player with good communication skills and strong work ethic, positive attitude, that can work effectively as a team member with close attention to detail.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in the manufacturing facility, although outdoor tasks are sometimes required.
• Lighting is artificial and adequate.
• Equipment used may include the use of telephones, power tools, hand tools, plumbing tools, welding machines and power-driven lift trucks.
• Individuals will have constant exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold, fumes and chemicals.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, bending over, crawling, climbing, reaching overhead, kneeling, crouching, balancing, pushing and pulling, repetitive use of both hands, grasping, fine dexterity, being around other work equipment and machinery, driving cars, trucks, forklifts, walking on uneven ground, as well as lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Both workdays, as well as hours of work, may vary, according to the requirements of the operation.

Pay

Pay Rate: $25.00 hourly